Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Spade Of Vetiver

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 17 Oct 2026 162 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,777 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Spade Of Vetiver

Regalien

3.5383 votes

Rank #10,272 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spade Of Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Spade Of Vetiver
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Spade Of Vetiver4/7

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Spade Of Vetiver
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Spade Of Vetiver
Versatility: Spade Of Vetiver
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spade Of Vetiver

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Spade Of VetiverRegalien

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 83 votes

Have 29%Had 16%Want 55%

Category winnerDurraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

49%Love

22%Like

10%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

59 votes

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value41

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

marine74%

salty65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Top

Sea NotesOzonic notesEarthy NotesGrapefruitCardamom

Heart

SaltCypressClary SageGeranium

Base

Haitian VetiverJava vetiver oilIncensePatchouliOpoponax

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Ozonic notes, Clary Sage and Earthy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring95

Summer100

Fall89

Winter63

Day100

Night77

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men55

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,272

PerfumerKoray Sevinç

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSpade Of VetiverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

Reviews →

Spade Of Vetiver by Regalien is a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for women and men. Spade Of Vetiver was launched in 2019. The nose behind this fragrance is Koray Sevinç. Top notes are Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Earthy Notes, Grapefruit and Cardamom; middle notes are Salt, Cypress, Clary Sage and Geranium; base notes are Ha…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Spade Of Vetiver?

Spade Of Vetiver takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Spade Of Vetiver is rated 3.53/5 from 83 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Spade Of Vetiver for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Spade Of Vetiver?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Spade Of Vetiver 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Spade Of Vetiver?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Spade Of Vetiver 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Spade Of Vetiver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Clary Sage and Earthy Notes.

Is Durra or Spade Of Vetiver better for summer or winter?

For summer, Spade Of Vetiver is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Spade Of Vetiver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Spade Of Vetiver?

Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle. Spade Of Vetiver has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Earthy Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Salt, Cypress, Clary Sage and Geranium, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Java vetiver oil, Incense and Patchouli.